(Long Island, NY) Suffolk County Police arrested a man Friday, July 31, in connection with a shooting at a barber shop in Bay Shore on July 30, 2015.
James Nicholson, 32, of Bay Shore, was charged with Assault 1st Degree.
Suffolk County Police arrested James Nicholson, 32, of Bay Shore, in connection with a shooting at a barber shop in Bay Shore. Photo Credit: SCPD.
A 30-year-old Bay Shore man was shot inside the Headfellas Barber Shop, located at 1773 Union Blvd., at approximately 12:30 a.m. The victim left the shop and walked a short distance where he collapsed. Police were called and the victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance with two gunshot wounds to his abdominal area. He is currently listed in critical condition.
Nicholson was held at the Third Precinct and was arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on August 1.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have information about this incident to call the Third Squad at 631-854-8352 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS. All calls will be kept confidential.
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